UNHEARD

Heavy hearts and heated moments on this weeks episode of UNHEARD. Chance and Vance debate the importance of artist involvement. Taj asks if artists' actions in this moment will effect future fan support(5:22). The roles of corporations and labels that profit off predominantly black artists gets discussed(25:00). Vance defends Virgil Abloh(34:35). And Lil Yachty, Lucki and Freddie Gibbs gets their...

Chance's anger fuels episode 15 of UNHEARD. SZA's upcoming music dump gets compared to "the new mixtape"(2:22). The Doja Cat controversy gets broken down and leads to a topic on the validity of cancel culture(13:55). Gunna's Wunna gets reviewed(22:25). And the trio goes back to the past, revisiting albums like Pusha T's "Daytona" and Bryson Tiller's "True To Self"(30:55). This week's music in orde...

Notice: Before listening to this episode, grab your vice of choice, and indulge in it every time the word "flavor" is said. UNHEARD reviews the flavor of the latest projects from Future(1:02), Polo G(21:05) and Roy Woods(29:45). The Billboard investigation gets looked into(11:03), and Fetty Wap gets a segment in 2020(39:20). This week's music played in order is Boldy James "Speed Demon Freestyle",...

The Nav debate never dies(4:26), but first the trio discusses if the new wave of deluxe albums is positive or negative. Lil Durk(31:34) and Kehlani(18:00) get reviewed on their latest projects. And of course, 6ix9ine gets talked about(26:00). This week's music played in order is Nav "On My Own", Larry June x Cardo "Organic Tokens" and Anderson .Paak "What More Can I Say".

How does UNHEARD follow up its biggest episode yet? Drake Talk(1:27). Chance and Vance breakdown the Lil Tjay-Rubi Rose situation(32:35). Vance attacks the Bey Hive(17:48). Taj questions Travis Scott and Wale(21:50). And much more! This week's music in order is Mahalia "What Am I?", Rejjie Snow "Purple Tuesday" and Poundside Pop "Drippin Again".

A lot of questions are asked and answered during this episode. Is BET real(4:22)? Did NBA Youngboy miss his chance to go mainstream(17:02)? Why is Chance falling out of love with Travis Scott(26:05)? Who's the best rapper alive(37:55)? Along with questions, there are reviews and much more in this packed episode! This week's music played in order is Jackboy "Freedom of Speech", Jiggamoney "Jigga fl...

Warning: this is a very trigger-happy episode of UNHEARD. Chance shoots at Da Baby(11:45). Taj shoots at OVO the label(27:37). Vance shoots at all of Instagram's music taste(36:50) and Lil Wayne(44:20). This week's music in order played is Westside Gunn "Versace", Kiana Lede "Forfeit", Drakeo the Ruler "Ion Rap Beef" and Woodie Smalls "What Typa Time"

Playboi Carti is coming, and the podcast has expectations(00:30). Vance gives an update on how Corona is effecting the music industry(12:42). The latest project from Tory Lanez gets reviewed(23:00). The Weeknd vs Usher(33:28). And MUCH MORE! This week's UNHEARD artists in order played is Orion Sun "Ne Me Quitte Pas(Don't Leave Me), Babyface Kaedo "Aki", and Kaash Paige "Heartbreaker".

After months of waiting, everyone gets to review new music from PARTYNEXTDOOR(1:00). Taj, Chance and Vance pick which artists they would bet their lives on(14:15). There's a very random, very heated NAV debate(27:38). And More! This week's music played in order is: PARTYNEXTDOOR "SHOWING YOU", Ant Clemmons "Aladdin", River Tiber "West", Stone Cold Jzzle "Yup", and Nipsey Hussle "Blue Laces 2".

UNHEARD returns to defeat COVID-19. The group breaks down the latest releases from The Weeknd(1:40) and Don Toliver(31:10). Taj asks why Childish Gambino is so revered(17:25) and questions if PARTYNEXTDOOR can compete with this year's music(12:05). AND MORE! Music played in order: The Weeknd "Snowfall", Coi Leray "BIG", 4kMicheal "Memories", Don Toliver "Cardigan", A. CHAL "Indigo Girl"

The first UNHEARD guest is music journalist Ellice Ellis. She helps the trio tackle white gatekeepers in black music(8:00), decide if Jhené Aiko and Kehlani make the same two songs(30:00) and review Meg Thee Stallion's "Suga"(42:00). AND MORE. This week's UNHEARD artists in order played is Jhené Aiko "B.S.", Little Simz "Venom", Erika de Casier "Little Bit", Charlotte Day Wilson "Mountains", and T...

With Vance returning from load management, the full team was able to tackle a number of topics. Taj furthers his theory that Drake is sabotaging his own artist(5:00). Meg Thee Stallion's contract sparks the question of what should young artists do(11:30)? And the latest releases from G Herbo and Lil Baby get reviewed(27:25). New segments are introduced and MUCH MORE! This week's UNHEARD music in o...

Vance-less, Chance and Taj speak on the passing of Pop Smoke(6:50). The two also cover the recent project releases of NBA Youngboy(2:00)and Young Nudy(3:45)and attempt to dissect the current state of R&B(10:00). This week's music in order played was "Lil Top" by NBA Youngboy,"Mister" by Young Nudy, "Be the One" by Sinead Harnett, and "Vibin' Out With (((O)))" by FKJ.

The situation of Quentin Miller vs. Meek Mandela vs. Drake starts the podcast(3:08). Justin Bieber's new album sparks a debate(14:22)and leads to a discussion on mental health in music(22:35). The Weeknd's new single get reviewed on the spot(30:50)and much more in this week's episode. UNHEARD artists in order: Levi Carter "Holyfield", JOHN! "City" ft. Chip Lurkin, and Mathaius Young "2 CUPS".

On the debut episode, Taj, Chance and Vance crown the new prince of R&B(2:20). Vance questions what will happen to PARTYNEXTDOOR if PartyMobile flops? The three go on to discuss whether an artist can come back from a flop project(15:00), the Ari Lennox vs. Gayle King situation(26:25) and MUCH MORE! This week's played songs in order were Brent Faiyaz's "Clouded", Baby Keem's "Honest", Pop Smoke's "...

UNHEARD is a weekly 45-minute podcast hosted by three college students: Taj Mayfield, Chance Morris and Vance Thomas. The podcast will introduce new artists, explore deeper topics surrounding recent releases and talk about both the projects you have heard and the projects you need to hear. The first episode launches on all major podcasting outlets on February 12th, 2020.